Is it true that Scorpios don't like receiving compliments?

This topic was created in the Scorpio forum by purplekitty88 on Sunday, July 1, 2018 and has 10 replies.

Do Scorpios Dislike Receiving Compliments?

Scorpios can be sensitive to compliments, often feeling unsure if they are genuine. While they may appear guarded, they appreciate sincere praise but prefer meaningful recognition over superficial remarks. Understanding their depth helps in giving compliments that resonate with them.

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@imascorpio10
8 Years

lol who doesnt like compliments u just have to be careful what u say

if u just tell me ive a nice smile or laugh or eyes idk ill be happy about it

it just depends on what u say and also how u say it,

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@neves
10 Years1,000+ Posts

It's true. We absolutely abhor that type of atrocious behavior. We're intense creatures whom crave the most inner depths of your soul. And compliments are just... shallow/superficial talk. We can't help it from puking internally - anytime we have to put up with people who treats us like that... 🤢

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@Stazy1378
8 Years

Everyone is different. I don’t like compliments from people who don’t genuinely know me. Because, I’m not always what I appear to be to others. And, a false compliment is a waste of breath. We can feel dishonesty and/or desperation. An example is: Recently I was involved with a guy who wasn’t behaving correctly. I didn’t like it so I began to ignore him.....after about six days he broke and texted me “Goodnight Beautiful.” He never complimented me nor wished me goodnight until he lost traction....at that point I realized the pathetic lengths he was willing to go to in order to continue to toy with me mentally and emotionally. It disgusted me and I’ve been slowly twisting the screws to him (when I am bored) ever since.

But, since I like to be adored from the opposite sex, when a compliment is genuine, it really peaks my interest....especially if the source is unexpected!

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@purplekitty88
9 Years

And what about when Scorpios throw a compliment. Do they really mean it when they do it?

If someone complimentis back as a way of saying thanks and it's the first compliment from someone you know but don't talk to that person frequently will you sense dishonesty?

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@purplekitty88
9 Years

For example that the Scorpio says "you have a great smile" and you reply "you have a great smile too".

It wasn't the type of compliment I received but a good example

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@scorpiopics
16 Years1,000+ Posts

We don't enjoy compliments about anything we can't take credit for.

We tend to only embrace compliments on significant accomplishments...and not ideas or "plans in motion" until they BECOME accomplishments.